All the “Wish” references to the great Disney films.

Desire: The Power of Desires it is much more than Disney’s sixty-second animated film. It’s also a celebration of its centenary, which also provides an opportunity to explore your favorite topics. From a hero in search of his destiny – this time a heroine – to the discovery of the origin of desires. The film is filled with subtle satire and goes through some of the studio’s favorite settings. What he leaves behind: a clear understanding of about how he understands magic, miracles, love and, of course, great noble goals.

So Disney made an interesting decision. It’s about paying homage to your favorite movies—or at least the most iconic ones—through winks and references. Desire: The Power of Desires takes on a ruthless king who can rip the desires from the hearts of his subjects to contemplate the fantastic and exciting. At the same time, remember that each story in the study is based on the ingenious ability of great films to make you laugh out loud and bring you to tears. All at once and in the middle of an adventure that leads to one place. The ability to do good through the purest convictions and at the same time the security of the heart’s desire is possible if you work hard enough at it.

So this tribute that Disney pays to the work of the century includes many nods that become more and more exciting as the film bares its soul. We leave you with ten of the funniest and cutest references the film leaves behind. From a company symbol drawn in an adorable prank to a song that made history. It’s a journey through what Disney has been for generations of fans of animation and film in general. The best way to give credit to a story that also belongs to the fans.

The name speaks for itself

The film’s title itself is a reminder that wishes—magical and always inspired by a noble cause—are part of Disney’s most famous stories. Moreover, when your most favorite stories have one of the main characters, wanting to find love and even be a real child through the fantastic.

In 1937, Adriana Caselotti’s performance as the voice Snow White, charmed and touched the audience. But more than that, the now iconic song I wish. Then, in 1940 When you wish on a starhas become a symbolic theme Pinocchio. Even more interesting? The composition became the studio’s theme song. More than enough to make sure the name from Desire: The Power of Desires This is not accidental and does not pretend to be so.

Naughty star in
“Desire: The Power of Desire”

The film has an unusual main character. Near stara star-shaped creature that descends to earth at will Asha (Ariana DeBose). But besides being a charming character, She is also responsible for a significant part of the nods towards the studio and its characters.

One of the highlights occurs when Star, Asha and their friend Valentino (Alan Tudyk) find themselves trapped in the library of the Magnificent King (Chris Pine). While the group tries to reclaim DeBose’s character’s family wishes, Star accidentally puts magic on the feather. It begins to appear on the monarch’s desktop and ends with a recognizable silhouette. This is Mickey himself, the studio’s official mascot.

A clumsy heroine who walks from one place to another

Another one of the scenes in the plot’s villain’s castle is also a great tribute to one of Disney’s most beloved films. It all happens when Asha tries to open one of the doors to the rooms in which Magnifico holds captive the desires of his subjects. But, not knowing which of them is right, Our heroine tries to imitate the villain’s movements in order to find a way to find what she is looking for.

If you notice, the character’s entire movement pattern is identical to Mickey’s in Exquisite (1940). This includes tripping over brooms, magically clicking around a room, and even a series of objects being transported through time by some unknown trick. A gentle nod to a classic known for its hilarious moments.

Furniture full of life for an evil object

Magnificent, who throughout the first part of the film behaved more or less sincerely, eventually becomes a villain when he encounters opposition. This led him to sing in one of the film’s greatest musical numbers. While singing a song Is this the gratitude I receive? The king ends up enchanting the objects around him. And also give Beauty and the Beast lovers unforgettable moments.

And this while the objects sing and lament the hardships of their owner, which is a clear reference to the 1991 anime. So much so that there is even a coat of arms that is very similar to both Lumiere (Jerry Orbach) as Ding Dong (David Ogden Stiers). A delightful scene that will touch fans of the classics.

Some very familiar staircase

Another reference to Snow White is the scene in which Magnificent, deciding to use forbidden magic, causes a cellar door to appear in his library. Illuminated by faint flames leading into the lower and unknown rooms of the castle, You can see some of the steps disappearing into darkness.

An identical shot of the Wicked Witch’s territory. Snow White as well as the place where, being Magnificent, he committed the most terrible outrages. Another point of contact? Both the king and the vain queen create their perfect instruments in the basement to express their evil.

Messenger mouse in
“Desire: The Power of Desire”

Finally, Magnifico declares Asha an enemy of the kingdom, so she, At Star, they will have to find creative ways to ask for help.

One of them is to make the mouse go in search of Queen Amaya (Angelica Cabral) to explain the situation. And yes, what do you think, this is a reference to the classics. Cinderella (1950) and his army of well-meaning rodents.

Wishes that will remind you of many other Disney movies

Towards the end of the film, Magnificent completes his transformation into an evil man. Including crushing the desires of his subjects with his fist. So let’s start with three. The first is about the desire to visit a magical land called Land of fantasy. The king, in sinister mockery, ends up correcting the word as Neverlandin an obvious reference to Peter Pan (1953).

Another wish mentions a “magical nanny” – a phrase taken directly from the plot Mary Poppins (1964). Finally, one of the spheres emits a request for “true love.” Which ends with the phrase “this is the end of true love.” You guessed it: it’s about Ursula telling Ariel: in one of the climactic scenes Mermaid (1989).

Flying books to meet the evil king

In the midst of Asha, Star, Queen Amaya and Valentine’s battle against Magnificent, a little wishing star bewitches the library books, asking for help. Link very direct and playful to one of the least known films from the Disney factory.

IN Sword in the Stone (1963), the wizard Merlin enchants the books in his possession to help them. Something that Desire: The Power of Desires pays homage to one of the cutest scenes in the film.

The villain surrounds the kingdom in a classic scene

Finally, King Magnificent shows off his power and decides to show the unruly citizens of his kingdom what he can do. So you call, thanks to your new magic staff, a giant bright green bush that traps those who try to escape to the ground.

After all, the scene is identical to the magical and dangerous thorns that Maleficent uses in Sleeping Beauty (1959). A resemblance that becomes more and more sinister as The monarch calls on all his power. Yes, just like Maleficent did when confronted by the prince.

The fairy godmother arrives in the kingdom.

After winning the battle against Magnifico, Asha is rewarded with the granting of wishes. So Star gives him a magic wand and a new outfit. Which, of course, will not go unnoticed by fans of Disney classics.

Heroine Desire: The Power of Desiresbears more than a suspicious resemblance to the Fairy Godmother Cinderella. Similarities that will become more obvious when he becomes the subject of a magical transformation that is undoubtedly reminiscent of history.